Advanced Hair Treatment Formulations with Amine Derivatives

ELC Management LLC has developed advanced hair treatment compositions incorporating novel amine derivative compounds. This patent describes innovative formulations designed to provide superior conditioning, smoothing, and styling benefits for cosmetic hair care products including shampoos, conditioners, and styling treatments.

The Problem

Hair care consumers demand products that deliver multiple benefits: smoothness, shine, manageability, and styling hold. Modern hair treatment formulations must balance conditioning efficacy with sensory attributes, stability, and compatibility with various hair types. Amine-based compounds offer potential for superior conditioning effects through their ability to interact favorably with hair proteins and keratin structures.

Formulation chemists continuously seek novel actives that provide enhanced performance over existing options. Traditional conditioning agents may not fully satisfy consumer expectations for visible benefits like smoothness, reduced frizz, and improved styling properties. Innovation in hair care chemistry directly impacts consumer satisfaction and product performance.

What This Invention Does

ELC Management has developed hair treatment compositions incorporating novel amine derivative compounds that provide enhanced conditioning and styling performance. These amine-based actives interact favorably with hair structure to improve smoothness, reduce frizz, enhance shine, and improve styling capability. The compositions represent an advancement in cosmetic hair care chemistry.

The formulations are suitable for various hair care products and can be tailored to different hair types and consumer preferences. The novel amine derivatives offer advantages over conventional conditioning agents in terms of performance, sensory appeal, and overall user experience.

Key Features

Amine Derivative Actives. Novel amine-based compounds providing superior conditioning effects.

Enhanced Hair Smoothness. Improved ability to smooth hair cuticles and reduce frizz.

Styling Performance. Better hold and manageability for styling and brushing.

Cosmetic Applications. Suitable for shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.

Who Is Behind It?

ELC Management LLC is a United States-based company specializing in cosmetic and personal care product development and formulation. The company focuses on innovation in hair care and beauty products. The patent reflects the expertise of three inventors: Xiuhong Zhai, Daniel Thomas Nowlan III, and Jeanna Zguris, representing combined knowledge in cosmetic chemistry and product formulation.

Why It Matters

Hair care is a significant portion of the global personal care market, and innovation in active ingredients directly impacts product performance and consumer satisfaction. Advanced conditioning agents and styling compounds improve the functionality and appeal of hair care products. This innovation demonstrates the ongoing importance of chemistry in developing consumer personal care products.

The IPC classifications (A61K 8/41 for hair treatment compositions, A61Q 5/10 for hair care preparations, and A61K 8/19 for cosmetic preparation actives) reflect the cosmetic chemistry focus. This work contributes to continuous improvement in hair care product technology and consumer experience.

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AU 2026201402 was published in the Australian Official Journal of Patents on 19 March 2026 and is open for public inspection. Patent applications represent inventions that are sought to be protected and do not necessarily reflect commercially available products.

Related Concepts

Amines are nitrogen-containing organic compounds that play a central role in cosmetic chemistry. In hair care, cationic amine derivatives interact with negatively charged keratin proteins to deposit conditioning agents on the hair shaft, reducing static and improving manageability.

Modern hair conditioners rely on a range of active ingredients – from quaternary ammonium compounds to silicones – each engineered to smooth the cuticle, add gloss, and reduce frizz. Innovation in novel amine-based actives continues to expand the performance envelope available to cosmetic formulators.